Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

HB 4656 — COMMISSION ON LGBTQ AGING

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In provisions concerning the Council on Aging, provides that at least 7 citizen members shall represent underrepresented communities, including, but not limited to: one member who is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer individual; one member who is a transgender or gender-expansive individual; one member who is an African-American or Black individual; and one member who is an Asian-American or Pacific Islander individual. Creates the Illinois Commission on LGBTQ Aging to investigate, analyze, and study the health, housing, financial, psychosocial, home-and-community-based services, assisted living, and long-term care needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers. Requires the Commission to make recommendations to improve access to benefits, services, and supports for LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers. Requires the Commission to: examine the impact of State and local laws, policies, and regulations on LGBTQ older adults and make recommendations to ensure equitable access, treatment, care and benefits, and overall quality of life; and examine strategies to increase provider awareness of the needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers and to improve the competence of and access to treatment, services, and ongoing care, including preventive care; and carry out other duties. Contains provisions concerning: members appointed to the Commission; Commission meetings and reports; an LGBTQ Older Adult Advocate to advocate for LGBTQ older adults and older adults living with HIV who experience barriers to accessing and utilizing services; an LGBTQ Older Adult Curriculum and Training Program; and other matters. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  6. Second Reading - Short Debate

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  8. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  10. Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-006-000

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez

  17. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lakesia Collins

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (172)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4656 do?
Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In provisions concerning the Council on Aging, provides that at least 7 citizen members shall represent underrepresented communities, including, but not limited to: one member who is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer individual; one member who is a transgender or gender-expansive individual; one member who is an African-American or Black individual; and one member who is an Asian-American or Pacific Islander individual. Creates the Illinois Commission on LGBTQ Aging to investigate, analyze, and study the health, housing, financial, psychosocial, home-and-community-based services, assisted living, and long-term care needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers. Requires the Commission to make recommendations to improve access to benefits, services, and supports for LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers. Requires the Commission to: examine the impact of State and local laws, policies, and regulations on LGBTQ older adults and make recommendations to ensure equitable access, treatment, care and benefits, and overall quality of life; and examine strategies to increase provider awareness of the needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers and to improve the competence of and access to treatment, services, and ongoing care, including preventive care; and carry out other duties. Contains provisions concerning: members appointed to the Commission; Commission meetings and reports; an LGBTQ Older Adult Advocate to advocate for LGBTQ older adults and older adults living with HIV who experience barriers to accessing and utilizing services; an LGBTQ Older Adult Curriculum and Training Program; and other matters. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 4656?
HB 4656 is sponsored by Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Delia C. Ramirez, Carol Ammons (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Kathleen Willis, Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), and Dagmara Avelar (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4656?
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4656?
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